Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health

About the role

Pick from two roles:

• Mental Health Worker Inpatient
• Mental Health Worker Outpatient

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient:

• Assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living.
• Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient:

• Carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director.

Requirements

Mental Health Worker Inpatient:

• Current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State, if a CNA.
• If not a CNA, at least one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 to $26.22.

Schedule

Full Time Days

Contact Information

For more information about Paradise Valley Hospital, visit www.paradisevalleyhospital.net.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paradise Valley Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.